time

time is beautiful

that's what i used to believe

when my world was young

and equations were solved 

with the ease of youth

the future was sewn up with beautiful embroidery

bright stitches creating such a rosy display

words stood guard at the doors of my soul

sweet words i felt certain would never sour

but now time is a weapon

the future has started to ravel at the edges

fading a bit more with each passing year

and those words have lost not only their sweetness

but their ability to shield me

equations refuse to add up

so no matter how hard i try 

to gaze through rose-colored glasses

time is bordering on ghastly

Reviews

[Lorry]

When a friend becomes the enemy. I was thinking that just today, as I rambled along a hiking path, looking on jealously at the hills and munros I used to run up without a thought.
I told some tourists who had descended, that I was jealous of how easy they made it look and they burst out laughing. They had been saying the same thing of me on their descent, sitting on a bench with a flask, just enjoying the scene.
I guess we can all feel a little jealous at times, but would I want to change places with them? Absolutely :)
A wonderful and thpught filled wrote to start the year in style Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for this very wise review, my friend. It is true, those we envy might envy us as well. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

This is such a brilliant share, Lorry, it's beggin to be posted as a story! Fondly, Margie

[Lorry]

I did write about it in my journal/notebook but it had more to do with their accents. There was two Scots and two swedes in the group. The scots is a kind of sing song accent that was quite highland(ish), but the swedes both sounded like the cook from the muppets :)

[Ryan I]

It is interesting the antitheses these stanzas are. So much truth, but it all comes down to how we view life. An optimistic attitude is what is needed! Thank you for sharing!

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so right. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Ted Kniffen]

Lydi, it is said that 'young people talk of the future because they have no past, while old people talk of the past because they have no future.'
I like to think that the young have not had enough experiences, good or bad, to develop their character,
while we have nothing but character from all those years of ups and downs.
I like the introspection here.
We need to look back now and then to understand what made us who we are.
Thank the Lord we are writers...good or bad...we can draw from life.
Take whatever Time we have and run with it. But, please don't run with scissors.
Happy New Year

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Won't run with scissors, don't worry! You made me smile, Ted. Wonderful review and I thank you. Happy New Year to you too. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and worthwhile words shared dear Lydia.
"equations refuse to add up
so no matter how hard i try
to gaze through rose-colored glasses
time is bordering on ghastly"
The words above. A realistic view on how we can see our lives. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, John. Happy New Year. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Happy belated New Year dear Lydia. I wish you happiness and success in 2019.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, John. May it be a year of writing and reading poetry!

[barleygirl]

This is one of the more straightforward & powerful things I've read by you! I love it! I can see how this POV would be very relatable, since most think of advancing age as things changing for the worse. I am having the opposite experience in my old age, after a lifetime of being crippled by my issues, & now becoming free despite being physically crippled! Anyhow, time is a double-edged sword we can all agree! I love how your poem inspired some great responses (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you are enjoying life....actually, so am I, but many things are just different. Thanks for the review, Margie. Happy New Year. LydI**

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful words Lydi**. A first class write. Conveys what many of us feel in our latter years. There's nothing that focuses the mind so much as that hour glass, with its sand ever speeding through. "but now time is a weapon", oh yes it is indeed.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

I so appreciate your review, Chris. Thank you very much. Happy New Year to you and yours. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

And to you and your also Lydi**

[MsJewel]

I can relate to your words Lydi, so much so over the past year. Time is flying by way to quickly..and yes, those rose colored glasses can get a bit misty. The perfect poem for a new year. :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

What a treat to see a review from you, Julie! Thank you so much. Happy New Year. Lydi**

[Neville]

Do you know what... I have begun to feel a bit disillusioned and jaded myself... you have expressed some of my own perceptions and anxieties so well.. I applaud ya Lydi** I do.....:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Curtsying here for you, Neville. Sorry you can identify...wish you couldn't! Thanks for the lovely review. Happy New Year. Lydi**

[Neville]

sorry for the delay in getting back to you Lydi** I have been out of the country for a short but much needed break... normal service shall resume asap x

[Lydia Shutter]

Never a problem, Neville. I am not here that often myself. Glad you were able to have your break.

[Neville]

it was long overdue... N :)

[AYVID N]

The world doesn’t change. We change. Time changes us. The colours lose their vividness, the seasons, their charm and the music of life, it’s tinkle. This poem is so beautiful and so complete in expression. Exquisitly penned as always, dear Lydi. A great start to the New Year!

[Lydia Shutter]

You are right, we do change. Living does this to a person. Thank you so much, Divya. Happy New Year. Lydi**

[AYVID N]

You’re welcome!
Happy New Year, Lydi💕

[NotUsinganymore]

Very beautiful poem! Time is important, but it can be a person's worst enemy too.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed! Thank you, JungLee. Lydi*

[Patricia Wedel]

There will be many phases of the Moon in Hanuary 2019... the embroidery may be in shades of discovery... your poetry reflects the image of not knowing where common sense has flown... since some of our leaders seem to forget that they represent what we the people want in order to protect our Country and our borders. Bravo for being a bright Star in the Theatre of our world. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

There will be many phases of the Moon in January 2019...

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for this review, my friend. May you have a happy healthy year along with Roger. Lydi**